Danbol Masks

Fabulous masks constructed from cardboard by Danbol Mask, Osaka Japan.

Ayako Miyawaki

 

Oh the beauty! of applique works by Ayako Miyawaki (1905-1999), are just a joy to see, they make my heart sing.  

A retrospective exhibition of Miyako (1905-1995), "120th year of birth: Miyako's art: I saw it, cut it, pasted it," is on at Tokyo Station Gallery (Marunouchi, Tokyo) until March 16th.

Lildenimjean

De-constructed, reconstructed repaired denim by Japanese company Lindenimjean who use sashiko techniques to make incredible garments. 

 

Yumiko Higuchi II

 

Embroidery by Yumiko Higuchi. Happy Christmas. 

Karun Thakar Collection

A selection of Japanese Sashiko garments using fabrics from the early 1900's part of the Karun Thakar Textile Collection, Many of the examples here were Kimono's made for babies. 

 

Everyday Yōkai

Everyday Yōkai is a collection of AI generated images based on the creatures of Japanese folklore. Everyday Yōkai asks the question, "What would Yōkai be like if we saw them today?" Keep and eye out and you just might see one.

Ryota Yamazaki

 

'Soul Scream' by Japanese designer  Ryota Yamazaki a tribal punk mash of fabrics, colour and symbolism. 

Yumiko Higuchi I

 Exquisite embroidery by Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi

Arko

 

Incredible shapes and textures from layered stitched rice straw, by Arko.

Iyo Yamamoto

 

Iyo Yamamoto's felt, textile and embroidery organic studies.